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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Pat Bluemel got a guestbook from Elyse Sherman

5 years ago (December 7, 2020)

Hi, Pat! I am sorry for the late response to your post but it seems all Iâ€™ve been doing lately is researching surgical procedures for aortic stenosis! The Cleveland Clinic, where I plan to have my surgery is recommending the Ozaki procedure, where a portion of your pericardium is used... Read more.

Pat Bluemel

I"m sorry to hear this. It's stressful for sure. Keep me/Us updated on what's going on. Can't go wrong with CC, I don't know much about the Ozaki, I'll read up on it.

Pat Bluemel

I"m sorry to hear this. It's stressful for sure. Keep me/Us updated on what's going on. Can't go wrong with CC, I don't know much about the Ozaki, I'll reaed up on it.

Pat Bluemel

I"m sorry to hear this. It's stressful for sure. Keep me/Us updated on what's going on. Can't go wrong with CC, I don't know much about the Ozaki, I'll read up on it.

Pat Bluemel

I"m sorry to hear this. It's stressful for sure. Keep us updated on what's going on. Can't go wrong with CC, I don't know much about the Ozaki, I'll read up on it.

Pat Bluemel got a guestbook from Stephanie Arnold

5 years ago (September 4, 2020)

I'm amazed at how calm you seem after TWO surgeries. dang, you make it seem like the decision to replace old head gasket bolts on my f250 6.9 idi diesel with studs.. ( I can't help automotive comparisons... valve job,etc) well, after the 500 mile break in, your metaphorical truck... Read more.

Pat Bluemel

Thank you Stephanie, that is very kind of you to think of me to post. I needed it, today is my one month (gonna write about it here in a bit). It's oddly ironic I seem (and am) calm about all this stupid heart stuff. I am wound TIGHT in... Read more.

Pat Bluemel got a guestbook from Mike Tirrell

5 years ago (August 19, 2020)

Hi Pat, I have been reading up on your story and am glad to read that you are doing well following your second surgery. Hopefully by now you are home resting and have been for quite some time. I noticed that in your decision making process, you had considered the... Read more.

Pat Bluemel

Hey Mike, thanks for writing. Yep, home and resting and actually just finished my first unsupervised walk with my dog! I did consider the Ross for a minute, but there was something about doctors messing with a good part of my heart to fix a bad part and the possibility... Read more.

Mike Tirrell

All great info, Pat, thanks so much. I agree with all of your points and am glad to hear that the ticking has been a non issue. Good luck with your recovery. I look forward to following your progress.